CVE-2007-1818: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in MOD_forum_fields_parse.php in the Forum picture and META tags 1.7 m

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1818 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting forum picture and meta tags. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in MOD_forum_fields_parse.php in the Forum picture and META tags 1.7 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: forum picture and meta tags

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-02 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

forum picture and meta tags forum picture and meta tags DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forum-picture-and-meta-tags || rpm -q forum-picture-and-meta-tags || forum-picture-and-meta-tags --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison forum-picture-and-meta-tags sudo apt install forum-picture-and-meta-tags=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold forum-picture-and-meta-tags

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list forum-picture-and-meta-tags sudo dnf downgrade forum-picture-and-meta-tags-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add forum-picture-and-meta-tags

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpBB MOD Forum picture and META tags 1.7 - Remote File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1818?

forum picture and meta tags: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1818 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1818 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-1818 affect?

CVE-2007-1818 affects forum picture and meta tags. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in MOD_forum_fields_parse.php in the Forum picture and META tags 1.7 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1818?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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